BEST-Australia: A Phase II Study of Non-Endoscopic Screening for Barretts Oesophagus in Primary Care [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jon Emery (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Fiona Walter ,  Dr Rebecca Fitzgerald ,  Prof Alex Boussioutas ,  Prof Jane Blazeby

Brief description Barrett's oesophagus is common in people with heartburn and may progress to oesophageal cancer. Most cases of oesophageal cancer are diagnosed at a late stage when chances of survival are poor. Currently Barrett's is only diagnosed by endoscopy. We will test how effective and acceptable a non-endoscopic sponge capsule and novel laboratory test is at detecting Barrett's oesophagus early. This could potentially enable early detection of this pre-cancerous condition in general practice.

Funding Amount $AUD 513,481.29

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant